Bowen
Meaning
"son of Owen"
Origin: Welsh
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #322
- Total SSA Count
- 1,074
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Bo, Bow
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"son of Owen"
Origin: Welsh
"son of the king"
Origin: Old French via English
Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #463 for Royce.
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Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.
Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).
Bowen is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.